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Why should recipes for baked items be followed precisely?
Basically always follow the recipe the first time. Then think about adjustments. Sometimes you need to balance things or the recipe will turn out terrible.
Where can baking recipes be found?
To find baking recipes of all kind suited for people with dairy allergy one should browse the page called All Recipes. Also check out 'kids with food allergy' for some healthy tips.
When baking how many pounds of sugar should you add to 2pounds of butter?
The proportion of sugar to butter in baking depends on what you are baking and on the individual recipe. There is no universal proportion guide you can follow to cover all types of baking and all recipes. As a general rule with baking, the first time you cook something follow the recipe precisely unless you are very sure of the outcome if you change it. When you find that recipe works successfully you can tweak it around to suit yourself, within the basic guidelines.
Do you actually need baking powder to bake something and what happens if you don't use it?
Baking powder is a raising agent commonly used in cakes, biscuits, etc. If a recipes calls for baking powder, you should use it as it performs the important function of producing gases during the baking process which creates lift and aeration. If you do not use baking powder, where indicated, you will find that your cake will not rise or your biscuits will be flat and lifeless! There are, of course, lots of recipes which do not need baking powder. Also, self raising flour already contains a set quantity of raising agents and therefore recipes which use this as an infgredient are less likely to need further raising agents such as baking powder or sodium bicarbonate.
Can you make pancakes with self raising flour?
No, self-rising flour should only be used in pancake recipes that specifically call for self-rising flour. Other recipes that call for all-purpose flour will also call for additions of salt and baking soda or baking powder.
Can you make oatmeal cookies using baking powder instead of baking soda?
Yes, but one should reduce the amount of salt in the recipe. When one does not have baking soda, it is best to use a cookie recipe that calls for baking powder, because the two ingredients are not identical.
Where can I find bread machine recipes?
You should go to www.allrecipes.com to find recipes for bread machine recipes. The first result should be what you are looking for. Recipes can be hard to find but this should help you.
Is good to use baking soda to prepare food when pregnant?
There is no medical reason to avoid baking soda in food preparation during pregnancy. When used in the normal amounts recommended in recipes, baking soda does not have any harmful effects at any stage of pregnancy. If in doubt, one should consult a medical professional.
Why important weigh ingredients in baking?
Recipes call for specific quantities - as determined by trial and error over many years. If you want the product to turnout as it's intended - you should stick to the listed quantities and ingredients.
Why do cookies spead thin like pancakes when baking in the oven?
Certain cookie recipes spread then when baked because the butter and sugar in the dough melts at high temperatures. If cookie batter spreads more than it should when baked, the problem may be the greased baking sheet. Cookie batter that contains a high proportion of fat should be baked on an ungreased sheet.
When should you use baking soda?
You should use baking soda when you washing clothes or you can put it in drinks.
Should you brush with baking powder?
Baking powder and bicarbonate of soda are abrasive and should not be used to brush the teeth.
